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Sonia Gandhi's memoir to be published by Harper Collins after Penguin House backs out

Veteran Congress MP Sonia Gandhi's memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love' will be published by HarperCollins India after Penguin Random House India (PRHI) backed out, said the publisher on Friday. The long-awaited memoir will be published on November 10.

4 Sep 2026 12:48 pm
Protester alleges father assaulted during CJP stir, blames influencer Swatantra Bharadwaj; he clarifies

A fresh controversy has erupted over Cockroach Janata Party's July protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi after an agitator, Nishu Aazad, alleged that her father was assaulted by influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj during the agitation,...

4 Sep 2026 12:09 pm
Panic in Pakistan, emergency meeting called as Indian Air Force issued NOTAM for 17-day combat exercise

Panic-stricken Pakistan has reportedly stepped up vigilance along the India-Pakistan border after the Indian Air Force issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) reserving large stretches of airspace for military activities for 17 days from...

4 Sep 2026 12:09 pm
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight pilot tested positive for psychoactive substance: Probe report

The pilot of the Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight that suffered altitude loss had tested positive for psychoactive substance, a preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) said on Friday. The AI 2379 flight,...

4 Sep 2026 11:33 am
PM Modi hails ISRO over GSLV-F17's success, calls it 'reflection of excellence and growing capabilities'

PM Modi hails ISRO over GSLV-F17's success, calls it 'reflection of excellence and growing capabilities' More to follow...

4 Sep 2026 8:09 am
'Six more launches this FY': ISRO chief calls GSLV-F17 mission a success, shares Gaganyaan update

Hailing the launch of GSLV-F17 mission, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief V Narayanan said on Friday that the advanced Earth observation satellite (EOS) 05 was successfully placed into the intended and required orbit, calling...

4 Sep 2026 7:24 am
Harmanpreet Kaur focuses on the positives as India continue superb start to Women's Asia Cup 2026

The Indian team continued its brilliant start at the ongoing Womens Asia Cup 2026. The side registered a brilliant win in the first T20I of the series against Thailand and then followed it up with a win against Hong Kong as well.

4 Sep 2026 7:13 am
ISRO GSLV-F17 mission successful: EOS-05 satellite launch marks major milestone for India

ISRO pulled off another win by sending the GSLV-F17 rocket up with the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite. It is just one more milestone showing how much Indias space programme has evolved.

4 Sep 2026 4:17 am
Om Birla grants time till Sept 22 to NCPI MPs to reply to TMC's petition on disqualification: Sources

In a big development, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday granted time till September 22 to the 20 MPs of the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), after petitions filed by the Mamata-Banerjee-led Trinamool...

3 Sep 2026 9:08 pm
Centre forms 31-member JPC on FCRA Bill 2026, BJP's Sanjay Jaiswal to lead the panel

The Centre has constituted a 31-member Joint Committee of Parliament (JPC) to examine the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill, 2026. This marks the next step in the legislative scrutiny of the proposed changes...

3 Sep 2026 8:28 pm
From Eid to Diwali, Maharashtra FDA, led by Tukaram Munde, announces year-round rules for festivals

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), led by strict and uncompromising Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, on Thursday issued an order to shift from temporary, festive enforcement to continuous, year-round food safety inspections. Terming it a...

3 Sep 2026 7:49 pm
Raghav Chadha to represent India at IPU Young Parliamentarians conference in Uzbekistan from Sept 4

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Raghav Chadha is set to represent the Indian Parliament at the 12th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, scheduled to be held in Uzbekistan's Samarkand from September 4...

3 Sep 2026 7:29 pm
India, Belgium sign agreement to enhance military exchanges, training cooperation: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever held bilateral talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Thursday and PM Modi hailed defence and security cooperation as a vital foundation of...

3 Sep 2026 5:59 pm
Tejas Mk1A gets major boost as HAL receives 3 more GE F404 engines, taking total deliveries to 10

India's Tejas Mk1A fighter programme has received another boost with US aerospace major GE Aerospace delivering three more F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The latest consignment, shipped in August 2026, takes the total...

3 Sep 2026 5:28 pm
OPINION | New CEO in Ram Mandir: Restore trust

A new team has taken over the management of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The new Chief Executive Officer, Air Marshal (retd) Jeetendra Mishra, took over today at the temple complex. Jeetendra Mishra said that he served the nation for 43 years when he was in the Indian Air Force, and now he would be spending his life in the service of Lord Shri Ram. The Trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri has taken over as the general secretary, replacing Champat Rai. Delhi businessman and Vishva Hindu

3 Sep 2026 4:51 pm
Piyush Goyal says India will finalise US trade deal only after securing preferential tariff terms

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that India's nine free trade agreements (FTAs), spanning economies representing about USD 60 trillion of GDP, would provide preferential access to nearly two-thirds of global trade.

3 Sep 2026 4:15 pm
Central govt offices in New Delhi area to remain closed on Sept 11 for preparation for BRICS Summit

All central government offices in New Delhi area will remain closed on Friday, September 11, 2026, to help facilitate the massive logistical arrangements and reduce public inconvenience for the BRICS Summit2026 . The government issued a notification in this regard and said the BRICS Business Forum and 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit are scheduled to be held from 11-13 September, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Summit will be attended by leaders from about thirty BRICS members and partner coun

3 Sep 2026 3:54 pm
Tamil Nadu Olympic City, Formula 1 track: CM Vijay announces Chennai makeover plan

In a significant development, Tamil NaduChief MinisterC Joseph Vijay on Thursday announced to establish a world-classTamil NaduOlympic CityinChennaiunder Rule 110 in the State Assembly. As per the updates from the NaduCMO, theOlympic Citywill be developed by theTamil NaduSportsDevelopment Authority and will feature world-class sports arenas, state-of-the-art sporting equipment, a High Performance Training Centre, and dedicatedSportsScience andSportsMedicine centres.

3 Sep 2026 3:28 pm
Bar Council cannot take disciplinary action against law students, rules Supreme Court in NALSAR row

Bar Council cannot take disciplinary action against law students, rules Supreme Court in NALSAR row More to follow...

3 Sep 2026 1:45 pm
ISRO GSLV-F17 launch set for September 4 at 2:55AM: EOS-05 set to become India

ISROs GSLV-F17 mission is gearing up for liftoff, carrying the EOS-05 Earth Observation Satellite. The launch is set for 2:55 AM on September 4 at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. This mission means a big leap...

3 Sep 2026 1:21 pm
Air India Express flight to Delhi makes emergency landing in Lucknow after smoke suspicion in cargo hold

An Air India Express flight operating from Varanasi to Delhi made a precautionary landing at Lucknow Airport on Thursday morning after a smoke indication was reported in the aircrafts aft cargo compartment.

3 Sep 2026 11:34 am
Raghav Chadha claims name deleted in Punjab draft rolls; AAP hits back

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Thursday claimed that his name has been allegedly classified as shifted in the draft electoral rolls in Punjab, accusing the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)...

3 Sep 2026 11:12 am
2 kg gold, Rs 12 lakh among Rs 5 crore assets seized in raids at Tirumala Temple board official M Loknadham

Jewellery in gold, silver, platinum, cash and other valuable assets amounting to Rs 5 crore were recovered as theAndhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted raids at locations linked toMendu Lokanadham, Deputy Executive Officer (Dy.EO) of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which administers the Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple .

3 Sep 2026 9:57 am
Abhinandan Varthaman, pilot who shot down F-16, crashed in Pakistan, quits Indian Air Force to join airline

Former Indian Air Force Group Captain and Vir Chakra awardee Abhinandan Varthaman has joined Goa-based regional airline FLY91 as a pilot. Sources told PTI that Varthaman joined the airline in August. However, further details about...

3 Sep 2026 7:30 am
Honda to launch new 7-seater SUV and Tata Nexon rival in India by 2028

Honda is getting ready to shake up its lineup in India. The brands looking to build a stronger position in the countrys booming SUV market. Right now, theres the updated Elevate and the upcoming 0 Alpha electric SUV; but word is, Honda has two more SUVs in the works for India.

3 Sep 2026 7:30 am
'Reprehensible act of vandalism': India condemns demolition of 100-year-old Hindu temple in Pakistan

India on Wednesday (September 1) strongly condemned the reported demolition of a century-old Hindu temple in Pakistan's Narowal region, describing it as a 'reprehensible act of vandalism'. New Delhi also called on Pakistan to promptly...

2 Sep 2026 10:32 pm
Uttarakhand govt recognises 26 madrasas, CM Dhami says 'all children should receive good and modern education'

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday (September 2) presented recognition certificates to 26 madrasas that have adopted and taught the syllabus prescribed under the state government's new policy. With these 26 institutions, a total of 33 madrasas in Uttarakhand have now received recognition under the new policy.

2 Sep 2026 9:43 pm
Big boost to India's air power as IAF successfully tests indigenous Khagantak-243 glide bomb

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully carried out a drop test of the indigenously designed and developed Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) Khagantak-243, marking another significant milestone in India's efforts to strengthen its domestic precision-strike capabilities.The weapon has been developed by Indian defence company JSR Dynamics. According to the details, the trial achieved its intended objectives, providing an important boost to the ongoing development and testing of India's indigenous a

2 Sep 2026 9:24 pm
Asaduddin Owaisi urges youth to stay away from all kinds of drugs, calls it big challenge of India

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday urged the youth to stay away from all kinds of drugs and said the way the young generation is being affected by drugs, it is a big challenge for the country. Owaisi also offered help for youth and said if any youth is in drug addiction and wants to quit, he will help him completely. He also expressed concern over rising drug addiction among young people, urging those struggling with substance abuse and their families to seek help from de-addiction centre

2 Sep 2026 8:26 pm
Uttarakhand Waqf Board rolls out new 'nikahnama' after UCC, second marriage to face legal action

The Uttarakhand Waqf Board has taken a major decision following the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. The board will now introduce a new 'nikahnama' (marriage certificate) that will permit only one marriage to be registered. Under the new provisions, individuals who marry more than once could face legal action. Maulanas will also not be permitted to solemnise a second marriage for a person who is already married.

2 Sep 2026 8:14 pm
Ram Temple Trust CEO Jeetendra Mishras first reaction: 'Praying for capability to shoulder duties well'

Air Marshal (retd) Jeetendra Mishra , after being made the first CEO of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, on Wednesday said he considers this a great fortune that they chose him from so many candidates. I consider this a great fortune that they chose me from so many candidates. I also consider this the blessings of Lord Ram that after 43 years of service to the nation in the Air Force, He has given me the opportunity to serve Sri Ram Mandir and Sri Ram bhakts, he said.

2 Sep 2026 7:31 pm
OPINION | 7.8 per cent GDP growth: How did Modi achieve this?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the people for achieving the 7.8 per cent first-quarter GDP growth rate. At the same time, he held up a mirror to the opposition which had been making dire...

2 Sep 2026 5:04 pm
Who is Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, first CEO of Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust?

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra was on Wednesday appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya. Along with him, former IPS officer Rajesh Pandey and former IAS officer Dinesh Chandra were among the leading contenders for the post.

2 Sep 2026 4:45 pm
LG VK Saxena's water push saves 90 million litres of glacier water daily, channelising it to Ladakh's farmland

While Ladakh is endowed with abundant glacier and snowmelt resources, vast stretches of its cultivable land have historically faced acute irrigation shortages. The imbalance between the large volumes of untapped, draining water and the parched agricultural lands has, for ages, constrained rural livelihoods. Recognising this critical gap, during his visits to various villages, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena ideated and spearheaded a comprehensive, systematic campaign by identifying such places whe

2 Sep 2026 4:39 pm
Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, ex-Western Air Command chief, appointed first CEO of Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra was appointed the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya on Wednesday (September 2).

2 Sep 2026 4:32 pm
Rituja Patil produced in court in MPSC paper leak case, custody of other accused extended to 5 days

A day after being arrested in the MPSC drug inspector paper leak case , Rituja Patil was produced in court on Wednesday. Meanwhile, police custody of other accused in the case was also ending today. However, the court remanded Rituja Patil to three days and the other accused to five days police custody. Rituja Patil became emotional during court appearance.

2 Sep 2026 4:31 pm
Owaisi's AIMIM suffers major blow as national spokesperson Asim Waqar joins Congress: Here's why he quit

Syed Asim Waqar, national spokesperson for AIMIM, joined the Indian National Congress on Wednesday at the AICC office in New Delhi. The event was attended by UP Congress leaders like Rajendra Pal and president Kashikirai. He cited AIMIM's ground-level fights against other opposition groups despite anti-BJP rhetoric as his reason for leaving. Observers see the move as a setback for AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and a boost for Congress ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, amid allia

2 Sep 2026 3:53 pm
Tamil Nadu govt to withdraw cases filed against farmers, teachers during DMK regime: CM Vijay

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday (September 2) announced that the police cases filed against protesting farmers and teachers during the previous DMK regime will be withdrawn.While addressing the state Assembly, Vijay said many cases were filed between May 2021 and April 2026 against farmers and teachers who fought for their livelihoods and rights during the previous regime.

2 Sep 2026 3:33 pm
CPI leader Amarjeet Kaur's remarks on PM Modi trigger political row, BJP demands apology

A political controversy has erupted after CPI national general secretary Amarjeet Kaur made controversial remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a rally in Delhi. Her comments, which the BJP described as a threat against the Prime Minister, have triggered a sharp political backlash, with the party demanding an apology. Kaur, however, has refused to withdraw her remarks and said she stands by what she said.

2 Sep 2026 2:27 pm
Maharashtra scraps 70-year-old mandatory Hindi language test for government employees

The Maharashtra government has officially decided to cancel the 70-year-old mandatory Hindi language test for state government employees. This Hindi proficiency exam has been in place since the 1950s. According to the government, conducting a Hindi test is not appropriate under the Maharashtra Official Language Act, as all government work has been conducted in Marathi since Maharashtra's formation.

2 Sep 2026 12:43 pm
Rain fury across India: Four killed in Assam, floodwaters submerge villages in several states | 10 points

As the monsoon is in its peak time, torrential rain on Tuesday unleashed havoc across several parts of the country, killing four people in Assam, pushing rivers above danger levels in Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand and submerging roads and homes, disrupting trains and forcing schools to shut. Because of the heavy rains, Assam bore the brunt of the rain fury, with four people, including three members of a family, killed in two landslides in Guwahati and several parts of the city inundat

1 Sep 2026 9:55 pm
IUML justifies Kanthapuram's remarks on women as 'scholarly expression', CPI-M leader P Jayarajan hits back

A political and social debate has erupted in Kerala over controversial remarks by senior Sunni Muslim scholar Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar on women's presence in public life. While the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a...

1 Sep 2026 8:22 pm
CM Devendra Fadnavis visits Anna Hazare at Bombay Hospital, wishes him long and healthy life

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday visited senior social activist Anna Hazare at the hospital in Mumbai. Anna Hazare is admitted to hospital due to poor health. Chief Minister Fadnavis wished him a speedy recovery. May you live a hundred years, Anna, the Chief Minister told him. Minister Girish Mahajan was also present during the meeting.

1 Sep 2026 7:34 pm
'Hardcore terrorists will kill you soon': Union Minister Chirag Paswan receives death threat

Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan, a Z-category protectee, has received a death threat through an unsigned communication sent to him via post on Tuesday, his office said. According to...

1 Sep 2026 6:03 pm
Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi get relief as Pakistan HC bars solitary confinement

A Pakistan high court on Tuesday (September 1) directed jail authorities to ensure that former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi are not kept in solitary confinement. Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice...

1 Sep 2026 5:18 pm
Nadda welcomes CJP's decision to call off Sept 5 protest, says youth welfare and progress govt's top priority

Union Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday (September 1) said that the Central government had decided to withdraw all cases registered against protesting students and assured that 'no harsh action' would be taken against them in the future.

1 Sep 2026 4:53 pm
Misbah-ul-Haq resigns as Pakistan selector after squad drama amid England Test tour

Misbah-ul-Haq has offered to resign from Pakistans national selection committee following the Pakistan Cricket Boards sweeping changes to the Test set-up during the ongoing England tour. However, PCB has not yet accepted Misbahs resignation. Meanwhile,...

1 Sep 2026 4:15 pm
Mamata Banerjee's niece found dead at her residence in West Bengal's Birbhum

Former West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee's niece was found hanging at her residence in Birbhum district on Tuesday, police said. The body of 28-year-old Bristi Mukherjee was recovered from a room...

1 Sep 2026 3:18 pm
Supreme Court quashes FIRs lodged against students during paper leak protests across country

The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed FIRs registered against students who participated in the recent country-wide protests against alleged paper leaks. The court invoked its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to provide relief...

1 Sep 2026 3:07 pm
Intimidated by India? Pakistan PMO crops SCO group photo in desperate charade to exclude PM Modi

Pakistan's desperate charade to further a false narrative about its leadership was again exposed during the ongoing SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in a glaring faux pas by the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's office.

1 Sep 2026 2:55 pm